For many years this has been our go-to spot when visiting Carpinteria.A bowl of hot Shrimp Tom Kha with rice is like a staple for the soul of our tastebuds and belly. Noodle dishes are always hot, fresh, and delicious. Back when my youngest was small she would order a chicken noodle dish and ask for all vegetables on the side and they'd do it perfectly every time. The staff here is quick, attentive, and always serving with a smile, which boggles my mind because kindness worn on the face can be a challenge, yet they do it. We have never ordered anything we would not return for, however do opt to try new things once in a while.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kristen
Thank you so much! We are so grateful for you and for what you shared! We will take great care of our sweet little Siam Elephant, who is now on the front dash, traveling with us everywhere we drive! ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spring Roll, Pumpkin Curry
Marc Kewleo
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tom Kha Soup, Spring Roll, Fried Rice with Tofu Pad Thai, Fried Banana with Ice Cream
Scott Shiffman
Used to be our weekly take out on Friday nights. The recent change in ownership has changed the quality of the food. I’ll give them a chance to work it out, but it may not be our favorite anymore.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Jaime Hernandez
Wendy gave us great service ?
Jim Mannoia
Tom ka kai! Thai tea! Panang is too spicy for me. Pad Thai is nice and crunchy but bland. Avoid Chang beer!Great location, and great people!Combo plates have gone up in price $4, from $13.95 to $17.95 in just 2 years! Ouch!!Update 2023:Still good with good service. Panang curry now even MORE spicy even when you ask for mild mild. Price of combo plate now up to $29.95!!!! Best Tom Ka Khai in town!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Eric Knopf
Great food and reasonable price. Tom Ka soup was outstanding. Drunken noodles were very good as well.
Richard Oaks
Thai food close to the beach? Great. Friendly service. Good food. I had the Pad Thai and Roasted Duck Curry -- fried banana with ice cream for desert.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Vivian Cajas
The best tasting Thai food for years!!I have been coming to this Thai place for the last ten years or so. Every time I visit Carpinteria this is the place I look forward to dine in. Their flavors are authentic, their portions are ideal, and they have great deals on their menu. I highly recommend you try this place!Their service is efficient, friendly, and always accommodating. The restaurant has indoor & outdoor seating with a zen beachy vibe.Dinner time can get busy but totally worth a nice dinner date and a beach stroll after.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Fried Noodle, Tom Kha Soup, Spring Roll, Pad Thai Chicken, Green Curry, Pad See Iew
Tonfai N.
Siam Elephant is one of the best Thai places in Carpinteria. The owners here are extremely friendly and their cooking techniques definitely reflect their strong Thai cooking background. Although the flavors may not a hundred percent resemble the ones in Thailand, the technique is there, resulting in the flavors being very aromatic in some of their specialized dishes like their Pad See Eew, Penang Curry, and Chicken Satay.Vegetarian options: Plenty of optionsDietary restrictions: Plenty of optionsKid-friendliness: Very kid-friendly levels with customizable spice levelsWheelchair accessibility: Easily accessible
Very cozy place, great staff, delicious cuisine. The most delicious Tam Yam soup that I have eaten.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mike Almeido
Food and service is outstanding! Finding thai food this good in a sleepy little beach town like Carpinteria is such an added bonus. You will not be disappointed. Pad Thai and Chow Mein were fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Suharit Siamwalla
I am a Thai person travelling in the USA and had lunch here. It is a wow to taste the food. It seems like coming home and guaranteeing this is the authentic food they provided me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken with Basil
Pablo Lucanera
If you like Thai, I wouldn't hesitate. Many options on the menu, and friendly staff. We visited with our kids, and it was perfect. The little ones loved the coconut water - it was a real coconut! The food was delicious too. We even took the left overs to the hotel and had them the next day. Public parking is just around the corner, so parking was no issue.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adolfo Solis
We always come here for lunch, the services is great, the food is amazing, and the prices are reasonable. The lunch includes soup or salad, egg roll, and the main course. Recommended!
For many years this has been our go-to spot when visiting Carpinteria.A bowl of hot Shrimp Tom Kha with rice is like a staple for the soul of our tastebuds and belly. Noodle dishes are always hot, fresh, and delicious. Back when my youngest was small she would order a chicken noodle dish and ask for all vegetables on the side and they'd do it perfectly every time. The staff here is quick, attentive, and always serving with a smile, which boggles my mind because kindness worn on the face can be a challenge, yet they do it. We have never ordered anything we would not return for, however do opt to try new things once in a while.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thank you so much! We are so grateful for you and for what you shared! We will take great care of our sweet little Siam Elephant, who is now on the front dash, traveling with us everywhere we drive! ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spring Roll, Pumpkin Curry
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tom Kha Soup, Spring Roll, Fried Rice with Tofu Pad Thai, Fried Banana with Ice Cream
Used to be our weekly take out on Friday nights. The recent change in ownership has changed the quality of the food. I’ll give them a chance to work it out, but it may not be our favorite anymore.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Wendy gave us great service ?
Tom ka kai! Thai tea! Panang is too spicy for me. Pad Thai is nice and crunchy but bland. Avoid Chang beer!Great location, and great people!Combo plates have gone up in price $4, from $13.95 to $17.95 in just 2 years! Ouch!!Update 2023:Still good with good service. Panang curry now even MORE spicy even when you ask for mild mild. Price of combo plate now up to $29.95!!!! Best Tom Ka Khai in town!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great food and reasonable price. Tom Ka soup was outstanding. Drunken noodles were very good as well.
Thai food close to the beach? Great. Friendly service. Good food. I had the Pad Thai and Roasted Duck Curry -- fried banana with ice cream for desert.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
The best tasting Thai food for years!!I have been coming to this Thai place for the last ten years or so. Every time I visit Carpinteria this is the place I look forward to dine in. Their flavors are authentic, their portions are ideal, and they have great deals on their menu. I highly recommend you try this place!Their service is efficient, friendly, and always accommodating. The restaurant has indoor & outdoor seating with a zen beachy vibe.Dinner time can get busy but totally worth a nice dinner date and a beach stroll after.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Fried Noodle, Tom Kha Soup, Spring Roll, Pad Thai Chicken, Green Curry, Pad See Iew
Siam Elephant is one of the best Thai places in Carpinteria. The owners here are extremely friendly and their cooking techniques definitely reflect their strong Thai cooking background. Although the flavors may not a hundred percent resemble the ones in Thailand, the technique is there, resulting in the flavors being very aromatic in some of their specialized dishes like their Pad See Eew, Penang Curry, and Chicken Satay.Vegetarian options: Plenty of optionsDietary restrictions: Plenty of optionsKid-friendliness: Very kid-friendly levels with customizable spice levelsWheelchair accessibility: Easily accessible
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Very cozy place, great staff, delicious cuisine. The most delicious Tam Yam soup that I have eaten.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food and service is outstanding! Finding thai food this good in a sleepy little beach town like Carpinteria is such an added bonus. You will not be disappointed. Pad Thai and Chow Mein were fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I am a Thai person travelling in the USA and had lunch here. It is a wow to taste the food. It seems like coming home and guaranteeing this is the authentic food they provided me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken with Basil
If you like Thai, I wouldn't hesitate. Many options on the menu, and friendly staff. We visited with our kids, and it was perfect. The little ones loved the coconut water - it was a real coconut! The food was delicious too. We even took the left overs to the hotel and had them the next day. Public parking is just around the corner, so parking was no issue.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We always come here for lunch, the services is great, the food is amazing, and the prices are reasonable. The lunch includes soup or salad, egg roll, and the main course. Recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Fried Noodle